What is Public Health?

Public health is  the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and
promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations,
public and private, communities and individuals" (1920, C.E.A. Winslow). The focus
of a public health intervention is to prevent and manage diseases, injuries and other
health conditions through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors,
communities and environments.

Public Health is a very multidisciplinary field, bring together teams of professionals
with training in a variety of areas, including: